Chef John Besh stands for something.
I like that.
I also like what he stands for. Family.
It’s All About Family
About this time last year, Chef John Besh published a cookbook entitled My Family Table. It’s “a passionate plea for home cooking,” and it quickly became one of my favorite cookbooks.
The recipes are simple, yet delicious. The dishes are things that you can make at home. And many of the recipes are general methods of cooking that can be applied to many kinds of dishes. For example, there is “Risotto of Almost Anything” and “Creamy Any Vegetable Soup.” I find this approach of a cookbook very helpful.
In My Family Table, Chef John Besh also makes an excellent argument for the need we have to return to the kitchen. For the sake of health. For the sake of families. Indeed, the book really is “a passionate plea for home cooking.” He also gives us a peek into his own family life and how home cooking has made him who he is today.
He even has a chapter in the cookbook entitled “Sunday Supper.” 😉
Drop Biscuits – What Could Be Easier?
These biscuits are a snap. You can make them in just a matter of minutes. Delicious!
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups flour (I prefer King Arthur)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 pinch sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 5 tablespoons butter (I prefer Kerrygold)
- 1 1/4 cups milk
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 400. Sift together the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a large mixing bowl. Use a fork to cut the butter into the mixture. Stir in the milk and gently mix until the dough comes together.
- Drop the dough onto a baking sheet or a baking stone by spoonfuls, leaving enough space between each biscuit for them to expand. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the biscuits are golden brown.
Serve hot.
#SundaySupper – Inspired Dishes By Your Favorite Celebrity Chefs!
I have lots of friends who just love to cook for #SundaySupper, and they are coming together this week to cook up some recipes inspired by their favorite celebrity chefs.
Just in case you aren’t familiar with #SundaySupper, let me explain. #SundaySupper was started by my friend Isabel of FamilyFoodie.com to help bring families together Around the Family Table. (I thought my choice of Chef John Besh’s My Family Table was perfect for this week!) #SundaySupper is a wonderful mission, and it’s something I feel very passionate about. This is a great group of folks, and I am proud to be among them.
Starters or Snacks:
- Martin at ENOFYLZ Wine Blog – Oyster and Brie Soup and Wine Pairings for Celebrity Chef #SundaySupper
- Linda at The Urban Mrs. – Inspired by Bobby Flay, Lobster Chowder with Roasted Corn Salsa
- Erin from Dinners, Dishes and Desserts – Rachael Ray’s Cinnamon Popcorn
- Cindy over at Cindy’s Recipes and Writings – Jamie Oliver’s Bread and Tomato Soup
- Jeff at The Catholic Foodie – Drop Biscuits – Breakfast with Chef John Besh
- Renee over at Kudos Kitchen By Renee – Giada De Laurentiis’ Garlic Toasts With Red Pepper Aioli
The Main Dish:
- Sheila at Cooking Underwriter – Paula Deen’s Chicken in a Crock Pot w/ Sauerkraut and Apples
- Laura over at Small Wallet Big Appetite – Martin Yan’s Beef Chow Fun
- Claire at The Realistic Nutritionist – Alton Brown’s 40 Cloves and a Chicken
- Sarah over at Crispy Bits & Burnt Ends – Michael Symon’s Lola burger with crab tater tots
- Susan at The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen – Ina Garten’s Baked Shrimp Scampi
- Katy over at Happy Baking Days – Mary Berry’s Treacle Tart
- Tammi at Momma’s Meals – Lee Drummond’s Sloppy Joe’s
- Lane over at Supper for a Steal – Bobby Flay’s Rosemary Bricked Chicken
- Tara from Noshing with the Nolands – Michael Symon’s Pork and Apple Scallopini
- Shannon at Country Girl in the Village – Simple Red Sauce over Rigatoni. Inspired by, Debi Mazar and Gabriele Corcos
- Kris over at In the Kitchen with Audrey and Maurene – Rachael Ray’s Muffin Tin Meatloaf
- Nicole from The Daily Dish Recipes – Paula Deen’s Slow Cooker Pulled Pickled Pork Sandwiches
- Becca from It’s Yummilicious – Ina Garten’s Grown Up Mac & Cheese
- Alice at Hip Foodie Mom – Sunday Pot Roast with Risotto Cakes from Kelsey Nixon
- Jen over at Juanita’s Cocina – The Neely’s White Turkey Chili
- Brianne from Cupcakes & Kale Chips – Crockpot Beef Pot Roast with Mushrooms inspired by Giada DeLaurentiis
- Isabel at Family Foodie – Polenta with Garlicky Shrimp inspired by Chef Todd English
- Wendy from The Weekend Gourmet – Shrimp Penne in Pesto Cream Sauce, From Emeril Lagasse
- Bobbi over at Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen – Cheesy Poblano Chicken
- Patti at Comfy Cuisine – Tyler Florence’s Chicken Francese
- Chris from Sustainable Dad – Pork Tenderloin with Jerusalem Artichokes and Negroni Vinaigrette
- Roxanne over at The Roxx Box – Jambalaya Pasta with Penne, Chicken, Shrimp and Andouille
- Sue from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz – Rachael Ray’s Spicy Corn Chowdah Mac ‘n’ Cheese
- Jamie at Mama Mommy Mom – Penne with Asparagus, Smoked Gouda and Prosciutto. Adapted from, Giada De Laurentiis’
- Tora over at Tora’s Real Food – Pork and beans with Alton Brown’s pickled pork
Amazing Sides:
- Elizabeth over at The Hand That Rocks The Ladle – Emeril’s New Orleans Style Red Beans & Rice
- Megan from I Run For Wine – Curtis Stone’s Acorn Squash Roasted with Thyme
- Sandi over at Midlife Road Trip – Gabriele Corcos’s Gnocchi di Patate
- Shelby at Diabetic Foodie – Orange Pecan Black Rice, adapted from Ina Garten
- Katie from She likes Ruffles, He likes Truffles – Chef Fabio Viviani’s Spinach and Artichoke Risotto
Sweet Endings:
- Kim over at Cravings of a Lunatic – Chocolate Cream Puffs with Hazelnut Filling
- Renee over at Magnolia Days – Brownie Tart
- Connie at The Foodie Army Wife – Inspired by Ree Drummond – Scrumptious Apple Coffee Cake
- Paula over at Vintage Kitchen Notes – Bill Granger´s Cherry Tart
- Pam from The Meltaways – Savannah Sheet Cake
- Amber at Mama’s Blissful Bites – Huggy Buggy Bread Pudding
- Jaime over at Mom’s Test Kitchen – Southern Tea Cakes
- Amy over at Kimchi MOM – Crack Pie, I Can’t Quit You
- Lyn from The Lovely Pantry – Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Squares
- Melanie at From Fast Food to Fresh Food – Sand Tarts
Wine Pairings:
- Martin at ENOFYLZ Wine Blog
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You had me at Kerrygold Butter and home cooking! Simple goodness is my favorite.
Love! Kerrygold and home cooking… two of my favorite things!
Yummm! There is something so wonderful about a fresh biscuit! Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome! Thank you! I must say that I totally agree with you. 😉
I love a simple recipe. I also admire John Besh A LOT. I’ll have to take a look at his cookbook…it sounds like it would be a good addition to my collection.
Great cookbook! I can’t recommend it enough. Excellent stories about food and his family too.
I’ve made a lot of biscuits but never drop ones. I need to try this because I think it would make a great crispy crust all over instead of only on top.
Yes, you are absolutely right! They are so simple, and so delicious.
I adore John Besh…wanted to feature August when we went to New Orleans for our Food Lover’s Weekend in New Orleans feature, but wasn’t able to fit it in. Next time for sure…these biscuits look DIVINE!
I love all of his restaurants. He’s doing it right. And he is there on the scene every day.
Nothing like a fresh biscuit out of the oven. Love it!!
Biscuits and Butter. Two wonderfully delicious B words!
Those drop biscuits look amazing! Already printed them out!
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Let me know how they turn out for you!
Sounds like a great cookbook! I am a huge fan of biscuits, so I am all over these!
Yum yum! Gotta try ’em!
These look great! Would go with any meal too!! Love how easy they are! Happy #SundaySupper!
Thanks! You too Tammi! Happy #SundaySupper!
It IS all about family and nothing reminds me of family more than breakfast biscuits. We usually roll ours out, thought. These look easier!
Yep. Easy peasy! You don’t have to worry about rising or rolling. Quick. Simple. Yummy.
I think you may have sold me on John Besh’s cookbook! I absolutely believe in the importance of home cooking. The biscuits sound wonderful too. Amazing how good simple ingredients like flour and butter come together to make something wonderful.
Yes! You are so right! It’s like I mentioned in the article, this cookbook quickly became one of our favorites. If you get it, let me know what you think!
I have seen John Besh on TV, but never made any of his recipes. Sounds like he has an awesome approach to life and food.
I agree. It’s all about the family. He is a dedicated husband and father. He’s doing good things at home and in his restaurants.
I haven’t seen such decadent looking biscuits in a long time ! Very nice Jeff !
Thanks! They are so yummy! My kids beg me to make them regularly.
I love drop biscuits. And I need to take a look for that cook book, I think I would really like it.
Highly recommended!
You can’t go wrong with biscuits!!! With every meal!
Amen!
These remind me of the drop scones my grandmother used to make! One of my family´s heritage recipes. Lovely biscuits!
Drop scones… YUM! Family recipes are the best… Lots of love goes into those.
Dude, these biscuits look amazing!!!! YUM! and someone who stands for family? LOVE this!! Thanks for sharing!
My pleasure, Alice! I figured Besh and biscuits would be a win-win for this week’s #SundaySupper. I’m glad everyone is liking it. Thanks for the comment!
John Besh is a personal favorite and I really need to try drop biscuits some time!
Let me know how they come out when you try them, Susan. They are so simple to make… and totally worth trying!
Great recipe…makes me want to try making biscuits! Thanks for sharing!
My pleasure!
John Besh’s cookbook fits in perfectly with #SundaySupper’s mission. I love a homemade biscuit and these look wonderful.
Sarah, you’re right. I’ve been thinking about that a lot. That’s why I chose him for this #SundaySupper. It’s a perfect fit!
Mmmmm I was just saying I needed to make some biscuits!! Now I know what to make!
These are awesome! Simple and delicious. Enjoy!
Drop biscuits are so easy easy to make – I love them!
Me too! Easy peasy! I can make these biscuits in just a matter of minutes. A great solution when you need something quick.
You know how much I love and agree with Chef John Besh!
I do! Thanks for all the wonderful work you do, Isabel, to expand and promote families dining together around the family table for #SundaySupper!
I love John Besh! This is a great recipe. Thanks for sharing!
My pleasure! I agree 100%!
I love buscuits! These look so GOOD and easy to make. I’m not very good at rolling dough – although I vow to conquer that. I must try it! And I should also look for this cook book too. Looks like something I’d get lots of recipes from.
One of the great things about these biscuits is that there is no rolling necessary. Makes it so easy. No need to wait for the dough to rise either. It will rise in the oven. John Besh’s “My Family Table” is also available on the Amazon Kindle (which you can actually read on any computer with the free Kindle app). Here’s a link that will take you straight to the Kindle version: http://amzn.to/VyRLLv
Jeff! I made these using buttermilk. They were awesome! And I made them so quickly! I did half the batch plain, the other half using shredded cheddar. Which do you think were finished first? 🙂 Thanks for sharing this quick and easy recipe.
My pleasure! It is so good to enjoy good food and share it with family and friends. I’m so glad you enjoyed them!